Shaver, Homer T., 1891-

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Homer T. Shaver was born in 1891 on the east bank of the Willamette River.

From the guide to the Homer T. Shaver papers, 1953-1966, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

Homer T. Shaver was born in 1891 on the east bank of the Willamette River.

After earning a law degree in Washington DC, he returned to Portland to practice law. Later in 1921, he joined his family business, Shaver Company. He helped organize a towboat firm, Shaver Forward Company, to haul grain to Portland from the Upper Columbia River. In 1967 he became president of Shaver Transportation.

From the description of Homer T. Shaver papers [manuscript], 1953-1966. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 690667656

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creatorOf Shaver, Homer T., 1891-. Homer T. Shaver papers [manuscript], 1953-1966. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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correspondedWith Tate, E. Mowbray, family
correspondedWith Tate, E. Mowbray, 1902- person
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Birth 1891

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